This famous Italian layered dessert was said to have originated when Italian ladies (some say of ill- repute) wanted a snack to get them through a night of entertaining.
Try our version, and we think you will agree that a piece of this dessert will add sparkle to any get-together or special celebration.

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Italian Playing Cards - Scopa Cards

Scopa Playing Cards

Italian Playing Cards are authentic Italian decks from Italy. Playing Italian Card games is a popular past time in the Country of Italy and many people play the games of Scopa and Briscola. Italian playing cards most commonly consist of 40 cards (4 suits from 1-7 and 3 face cards). The three face cards in each deck are the King, Cavallo (calvary man) and Fante (Infantry Man), except in the French region (see below) which uses a Queen instead of a Cavallo in the Italian Deck.
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Personalized Wood Veneer Keep Sake Postcards and Invitations

Wood Veneer Keep Sakes

Have your travel photo turned into a beautiful keep-sake, with an artist's rendering on a wood-veneer post card created especially for you! Or create your own special invitation for a family reunion, wedding, or other special event.
Simply email your digital photo (scenery only!) to info@stellalucente.com or info@learntravelitalian.com. Our master carpenter uses a special, patented process to apply your photo directly to his own wood veneer cuttings of beautiful maple, ash, or other American medium hardwood.
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